Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan makes the presentation during the Power of the Purse Annual Luncheon-

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI -- The Honorable Carrie P. Meek, former U.S. Congresswoman (retired) and true legendary leader of our time, recently received The Women’s Fund Impact Award during the organization’s 25th Anniversary and Power of the Purse Annual Luncheon. The introduction of this inaugural award recognized the Congresswoman in honor of her extraordinary contributions to women, our community and those in need. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan presented the award.

“This is truly a great honor,” said Tony Crapp, Sr., executive director of The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. “All throughout her life, the Congresswoman has been a true champion for women and children and she has fought and continues to fight for those underserved and underrepresented, making an indelible impact for the greater good and a better society for all.”

Carrie P. Meek is dedicated to empowering women and girls to have access to immense opportunities to live and accomplish their dreams. Through The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., her legacy continues by supporting and improving the quality of life for women and all residents of our community by sponsoring and promoting programs in Education, Housing, Health, and Economic Development.

The Carrie Meek Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that sponsors and promotes programs in Education, Housing, Health, and Economic Development and is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of our community.

The Carrie Meek Foundation sustains U.S. Congresswoman Meek’s work through grantmaking, civic engagement, and community development. The Carrie Meek Foundation is the legacy in action of one of the most visionary and productive public servants in U.S. history.

For more information on The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., call 786-613-7399 or visit www.carriemeekfoundation.org.

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